There are several different factors to keep in mind in order to get an idea of how long the translation of a text will take, and of course, each factor brings about its own issues. First and foremost, one must consider the number of words in question. Regardless of the language pair, it is estimated […]
Files created in AutoCAD are mostly plans and diagrams for various applications such as architecture, engineering, mechanics and other projects that require technical and precise specifications in order to design or build an object or installation. They are files with measures and instructions, and not meant for literary or artistic texts. In general, they are […]
Memsource is a CAT tool that allows us to work with text in two columns; one for the source text and the other for the target text. It also offers a variety of tools to facilitate our work as translators. Here, we’ll be talking about four functions that can help us obtain a higher quality […]
One of the main goals of any organization that provides a good or service to customers is to ensure the quality of the product they offer in order to increase customer satisfaction – and this is no different in the translation industry. Furthermore, there are two important aspects of quality that are often deemed to […]
Memsource is a computer-assisted translation tool (also known as a CAT tool) that allows translators to work with text in two columns, side by side, in which one column displays the source text and the other column displays the target text. In addition, it offers search tools and quality control, and the ability to create […]
Picture this: A woman in her 60’s sitting at the reception desk of the dry cleaning shop, her fingers flying swiftly over a computer keyboard. She is hitting the function keys and arrow keys and number keys so quickly that your eye cannot keep up with the movements. On the screen are black and lime green […]
Recent news about the massive computer outage that caused the world’s largest airline to cancel over 4,000 flights should make everyone reconsider the role of information systems and computer tools in their daily work, lest they receive this cruel kind of reminder. We often take for granted the systems we use on a daily basis, […]
Every once in a while a new type of file type appears that presents challenges when trying to use CAT Tools. It is common to work with MS Word, PDF, and even InDesign files using these tools. But sometimes a new kind of file encourages the implementation of new tricks and the use of new […]
Not all translators are accustomed to using CAT Tools even though some programs such as Trados SDL have been around for over a quarter of a century! It has some serious benefits: not only do they help provide high quality translations, but they also allow translators and clients to save a considerable amount of time […]
One must recognize the fact that the Internet has changed the way we search for, receive, and exchange information. Nowadays, it is very common for images and videos to be the most common online platforms for explaining certain things. This trend is becoming increasingly more popular, which has led many to believe that written communication […]